The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) has decided, with unanimous agreement, to maintain the interest rate at 4.50% at its meeting...
As overall inflation sees a gradual decline, some of the social measures in the budget could tip the scales. Price controls alone may not suffice to...
MP Reza Uteem has expressed his disappointment and concern over the recently unveiled Budget 2024-25, citing the lack of measures to combat inflation and rising prices....
The recently announced budget for 2024-2025 is filled with electoral measures aimed at pleasing potential voters. One of the primary groups targeted by the Minister of...
Food inflation is rampant at the beginning of 2024. The Consumer Price Index, which was 132 in December 2023, saw a significant increase of 4.2% to...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains steadfast in its predictions for Mauritius, forecasting a growth rate of 4.9% for the country this year, according to its...
The decision by Mauritius’ Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the key rate at 4.5% has raised questions about its effects on the economy. With comparisons to...
Despite the apparent satisfaction expressed by several trade unions in response to the recent rise of the minimum wage and the salary compensation, it also comes...
Economist Rajeev Hasnah discusses the potential economic impacts of the Israel/Hamas conflict on Mauritius. He predicts possible inflationary pressures and a slowdown in growth due to...
The excess liquidity in the monetary system has significantly decreased by Rs 20.89 billion over the past year, according to data from the Bank of Mauritius...
